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2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

34 Ranked Colleges
1,286 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 52,879 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 9,250 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,708 and $23,415 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,286 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 34 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

The City College of New York

New York, New York

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The City College of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. CCNY is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Princeton University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 82 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Princeton also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Princeton Physical Sciences Report

#3

Hunter College

New York, New York

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #3 spot on the list. Hunter is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 73 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 38 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, UMCP has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Physical Sciences Report

#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Montclair State University is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montclair State Physical Sciences Report

#7

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#10 in overall quality

University of Delaware came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 45 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #15 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

University of Maryland - Baltimore County came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 12 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMBC also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County are $21,078, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#25 in overall quality

Towson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Towson, Maryland, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Towson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Towson Physical Sciences Report

#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#18 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UAlbany also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. William Paterson University is a public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William Paterson University of New Jersey are $20,970.

Full William Paterson University of New Jersey Physical Sciences Report

#13

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 50 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, UPenn has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 123 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #3 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Newark ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 5 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Newark are $32,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#19 in overall quality

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 53 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Physical Sciences Report

#18

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#22 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #22 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290.

Read more about Physical Sciences at Binghamton University

#19

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. WCUPA is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 10 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758.

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#20

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#4 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 87 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, Cornell has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. SUNY Oswego is located in Oswego, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree physical sciences students with aid list, SUNY Oswego has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oswego are $24,331.

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#22

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Camden did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Rutgers University - Camden is located in Camden, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers Camden did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - Camden are $31,338.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 15 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Physical Sciences Report

#24

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#20 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

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With a ranking of #25, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. IUP is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

IUP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus are $18,207, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full IUP Physical Sciences Report

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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